General Plans: Crafting Sustainability, Community, Culture
- Oct 31, 2007
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FRIDAY DECEMBER 7, 2007UCLA EXTENSION BUILDING, G-33ELOS ANGELES (WESTWOOD VILLAGE), CALIFORNIA
Smart growth, sustainability, housing, infrastructure, flooding, global warming and planning for safe communities: each of these topics reflects yet another step in the evolution of California's general plans. While cities, counties and community groups are insisting upon well-conceived, legally valid plans, they now are more demanding: they seek plans that incorporate both innovation and realism; confront growth issues; transcend "legalism" by developing effective tools to reach community consensus; and conserve community character while celebrating its culture. This year's program will chart trends in general plan development as documented in new and pending legislation; will examine recent court cases; and most importantly, will focus on the tools and skills needed to imbue new plans with environmental, social and economic sustainability; smart, transit-oriented and pedestrian friendly growth; and a unique vision that reflects the heart and soul of its community.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND Planning commissioners, elected officials, planning staffs, consultants, land use attorneys, developers and other project applicants, community activists, and others working with cities and counties on general plan development and revision.
SEMINAR LEADERSSteven A. Preston, FAICP, is Deputy City Manager and Community Development Director for the City of San Gabriel ("Woodie") Tescher, is Principal Technical Professional/ Planning and Urban Design for EIP Associates, a division of PBS & J
DATE, TIME, AND LOCATIONFriday December 7th, 2007 9 am-4:30 pm (Registration and refreshments begin at 8:15 am.) UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 10920 Lindbrook Drive, Room 204 Los Angeles, CA 90024
